Customer Reviews New Balance Premium Performance 8" Short

Needed a pair of comfy shorts for working in the garden and running errands on weekends. These are just what I was looking for, especially with the longer inseam. The length is modest without being too long. I'm typically a 12 and the LG fits great. Pockets aren't really good for holding anything, maybe just a key or DL/id. They're fairly shallow. As shorts, though, for what I need they're a win.

I like longer shorts. These are a great length and comfortable.

these shorts are awesome...they fit my 63 yo self in everyway and they are comfortable to boot. I am buying another pair now...thanks Zappos!

I finally found a comfortable short to walk in during the hot months! The longer inseam gives me just the right amount of coverage, I plan on ordering a few more. I'm typically a size 10/12 and I ordered the size Large. The fit is loose in the legs but fits my waist nicely.

These are comfy, I'll give 'em that. But they're a bit frumpy for my taste. The pockets and the loose leg bottom (almost flared) feel pretty unstylish to me. Going back.

I love these shorts since they are super comfortable and wear forever, I've had my first pair for a few years and they still look good so with the sale, I bought two more, please don't stop making these. Also these are cut longer for a more modest but still high performing workout short.

I owned these same shorts over 5 years ago. They're still good but I wanted another pair and was delighted to find them still available. The new ones fit great and are very comfortable.

These are exactly what I wanted and hoped for. I ordered another pair and wish they came in other colors. I am very happy with these!

The fit was not good for me around my glutes, and the waist-band was too low for me. The side pockets were too small and at an angle that would let larger items fall out if I ran. The fabric is nice.

Thick and itchy material. The length was longer than usual athletic shorts for women but the material was a deal breaker.

Insanely comfortable shorts. But despite the comfort, the fit + fabric = camel toe. So I'm sending them back.

I love longer shorts for working in my yard and running errands and these shorts are perfect! They are so comfortable that I am buying another pair so that I can rotate them. Thank you NB!

I wear a 10/12 and the LG fit perfectly. The material is a little thicker than I would ordinarily want for summer, but they are so comfy it really doesn't matter. I did not want yet another pair of silky nylon shorts, so these fit the bill. Did not have black in my size so went with pigment (dark blue). Will order the black if they come back in stock. Great for exercise, walking, working in the yard, just wearing around the house. The only downside is washing instructions say to dry flat (vs. put in dryer). I did and they dried pretty quickly in a couple of hours. Just slightly damp around the waistband. Completely dry in about 5 hours. Great purchase.

These are cool and so comfortable. Love the comfort band! These dry quickly and will pack in a suitcase without getting wrinkles. Or if they do, just wet them and hang them to dry and they will be wrinkle free.

Love these shorts! Very comfortable and they look great!

These are my dream shorts! (I'm 50+ and don't have the legs for Daisy Duke shorts) The fabric is heavy enough to not be see through, but it is a wicking material, so I hope I don't drown in sweat in them! The pockets are fantastic, and the length is just half-way to my knee. (I'm 5'7")I own 3 pair (2 black, 1 navy) and really need another to get me through the week! No liner in these but I wear these for everything but working out.

THese are perfect. I'm a 63 year old jogger so tired of too short shorts. These are just what i needed. I plan to buy a pair for my friends.

The minute I slipped these on, I was very happy with the fit and comfort. I really love the detail with the side pockets. Really a good find for me.

Love these shorts. I had bought a pair several years ago, so was thrilled they were the same.

Perfect! I have these in black and was searching for another color. So happy to find these! Fit true to size. Hides my mom tummy and the pockets are the best part. They will be getting a lot of use. Thanks Zappos!

I love these shorts. They don’t stretch out after wearing them all day. They are also flattering from behind. I bought a second d pair I liked them so much.

I normally wear. Size 10 but large does well because they are so comfortable. This is my third pair. I play pickleball 3 times a week so they get a lot of wear. They are great!

I prefer an inseam of 8-9 inches (I'm 60 so no short shorts for me) so these are perfect! These shorts are well made and very comfortable.

Love the length, comfort, & wear with NB tops or other casual.

I purchased 5 pair a few years ago and they still have the shape and appeal as the 2 new pair. I will always love these shorts. Thank you for making such a high-quality product.